The Pirates face tough competition after a poor Miami series. Oneil Cruz remains pivotal despite criticism, while concerns about player positions and offense persist early in the season.
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The 2025 Pirates Home Opener was Unlike Any I’ve Been to
The Pirates’ 2025 season raises uncertainty with a roster of question marks. Predictions vary, yet the urgency for improvement is clear as expectations linger.
Pittsburgh Pirates Option David Bednar to AAA, Promote Thomas Harrington
The Pirates’ 2025 season raises uncertainty with a roster of question marks. Predictions vary, yet the urgency for improvement is clear as expectations linger.
Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – Failure to Launch
The Pirates face tough competition after a poor Miami series. Oneil Cruz remains pivotal despite criticism, while concerns about player positions and offense persist early in the season.
Pittsburgh Pirates Opening Day 2025
The Pirates’ 2025 season raises uncertainty with a roster of question marks. Predictions vary, yet the urgency for improvement is clear as expectations linger.
Did This Pirates Opening Day Roster Improve on 2024’s?
The discussion compares the 2024 and projected 2025 Opening Day Rosters, highlighting slight upgrades and downgrades, ultimately revealing minimal overall improvement for the team.
Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – The Team is Set
The Pirates finalize roster decisions before the season, highlighting Endy Rodriguez at first base, Ryan Borucki’s impressive return, and Thomas Harrington’s exclusion from the rotation.
Pirates Pitching Depth Already Being Tested
Derek Shelton announced that Jared Jones will not pitch this Spring due to health concerns. This impacts the Pirates’ pitching depth and raises questions about their offseason strategies.
Gary’s Five Pirates Thoughts – Can the Pirates get lucky?
On St. Patty’s Day, the author discusses the Pirates’ need for luck, offensive surprises, and the potential of young players as they approach the 2025 season.
What if Some of These Bad Hitters, Um, Aren’t Bad?
The article discusses the challenges of onboarding baseball prospects, emphasizing patience and understanding that players may develop at different rates before achieving success in the MLB.
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